Pursuit of excellence
Behind the Badge
Advisors and Consultants
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Howard Anderson, Sr. organized his first security guard service company at the age of 21. In 1956, he began Arizona State Guard and Detective Agency, which later became known as Continental Security Guards. Under Mr. Andersen's guidance, Continental Security Guards became the largest, most diversified security firm in Arizona and had offices through major U.S. cities in addition to its Phoenix headquarters. Mr. Anderson has been an active member of the Young President's Organization (YPO), the American Society for Industrial Security, the National Fire and Burglar Alarm Association, and the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. He holds multiple ratings in aircraft and helicopter training. Mr. Anderson serves as an advisor and consultant to Anderson Security Agency, Ltd., which houses the H.P. Anderson, Sr. Private Security Museum. The corporate headquarters building was also dedicated to Mr. Anderson by his daughter and the founder of Anderson Security Agency, Ltd., Kimberly Anderson-Matich.
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Elizabeth Anderson began her career in the security industry in 1956 with Arizona State Guard and Detective Agency, which later became Continental Security Guards. She was involved in the handling of security in 27 states including Panama and Puerto Rico for the FAA. Mrs. Anderson was also involved in public relations in coordinating the activities for hotel seminars for the National Fire and Burglar Alarm Association, and the Arizona Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security. Her responsibilities also included holding open houses for government dignitaries and press conferences with the local media. In 1978, Mrs. Anderson associated herself with the Anderson Agency, Ltd. as the Executive Vice President. She is a native of Arizona where she attended Phoenix College and majored in Business Administration. Mrs. Anderson serves as advisor to Anderson Security Agency, Ltd. The Executive Board Room at the corporate headquarters building was dedicated to Mrs. Anderson by her daughter, Kimberly Anderson-Matich.
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